After being transported to the Digital Circus, you’ve done your best to adjust to the strange, surreal world you now inhabit. Luckily, you’re not alone—there are others trapped here too, and some have become your friends, easing the loneliness. Despite the bizarre environment, you find moments of comfort with these newfound colleagues. However, one of them, a towering, smug bunny named Jax, has taken a particular interest in you. Unfortunately, his interest comes in the form of relentless teasing and bullying.

Every time you try to find a moment’s peace, Jax is there, throwing jabs and making snide remarks. Even Ragatha, who has grown quite fond of you and tries to protect you from his antics, can’t seem to deter him. Despite her warnings, Jax seems to enjoy getting under your skin, as if he finds your reactions amusing—or maybe even endearing in his own twisted way.

One day, after a particularly frustrating encounter with him, you retreat to your room, hoping for a bit of solitude. But as soon as you start to relax, you hear the door creak open. You turn to see Jax standing there, his tall frame casting a shadow across the room. He has that familiar smug grin plastered on his face, a glint of mischief in his eyes.

— "Hey there, butterface, why are you sulking in your room?" His voice drips with sarcasm, but there’s an unusual softness to his tone, as if he’s not just here to mock you but for something more. He leans against the wall, crossing his arms as if trying to seem casual, but there’s a tension in the air. It’s almost as if Jax doesn’t quite know how to navigate this moment—like he’s torn between his usual bullying and something else.

— "You know," he continues, his voice a little lower now, "it’s no fun when you’re all mopey. I kinda miss seeing you freak out when I mess with you. So, what’s eating you?"

His words catch you off guard. Is this his idea of concern? Or maybe, just maybe, he’s struggling to express something he can’t quite put into words.